When did taking a lunch break become a luxury? When did a break signal that you're lazy or not good at your job? There was a time when people actually paused—whether it was to take a walk, grab a coffee, or have a full-on, away-from-your-desk lunch without self-judgement or anxiety of falling behind. Over the last decade, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: we’ve replaced breaks with inbox cleanups and mini productivity sprints. If it's not that, we're doomscrolling social media,

How hobbies help high-achievers improve mental health, boundaries, and confidence. What’s one of the easiest, most overlooked ways to boost your mood, reduce stress, and strengthen your relationships? No, it’s not a new supplement or a productivity hack, or show to binge on Netflix. It’s a hobby. That’s right. Something fun. Something creative. Something that helps you grow. Something   just for you. But if your first reaction was,   “I don’t have time,”   or   “I’m not good

The Key to Resilience “Jenn, things aren’t black and white. You need to learn to live in the gray.” I still remember when my former boss, Matt, said that to me. I was in my 20s, and my inner perfectionist cringed. Back then, I saw the world in absolutes — right or wrong, win or lose, success or failure. Black and white thinking was the key to my success to that point; a world without absolutes didn't make sense to me. Gray felt like indecision. Like giving up control. Like we

Understanding Common Negative Thinking Patterns and How to Stop Them Do you see things as win or lose? Pass or fail? All good or all bad?  You’re not alone. Last week I spiraled after a friend didn’t text back for two days. My brain went straight to: “Are they mad at me? Did I say something wrong?”  When they finally replied… they were just busy. Zero drama. That tiny moment is a perfect example of cognitive distortions —automatic, biased thoughts that twist reality and quiet